Summer Camps

Northern Leopard Frogs

This lively, education program is designed for preschool aged children who are ages 4 and 5 and who have not yet completed kindergarten. During these half day camps, children will enjoy games, songs, activities, close up animal encounters, stories and zoo walkabouts, while getting an exciting look at our animals.

Time:

• Northern Leopard Frog Mornings – 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Northern Leopard Frog Afternoons – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Dates:

Weekly from July 2 – August 16*
*July 2-5 and August 6-9 are 4 day camps due to statutory holidays

Cost:

$175/week for 5 day camp
$140/week for 4 day camp

Additional Information:

• Please note: registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Thursday the week prior to start of camp.
• All camps include the opportunity to meet and/or touch smaller animals.
• Camper age is now automatically verified by the system at the time of booking based on your account information. It cannot by manually overridden by staff and therefore campers must meet the minimum age within five days of the camp starting. For example, if your child is registered in a 4/5 year old camp starting, July 2 they must be turning 4 by July 7 to proceed with registration. This is a camp-wide policy and no exceptions are permitted. The bookings system will allow a child who is older to register in a younger camp, provided the difference in age is equal to or less than one year. Thereby, a 6 year old can register in the half-day Northern Leopard Frog camp if it is deemed a better fit by the registering adult.
• Before and After Care service is available and can be added at the time of registration:
  • Before Care from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (for AM Northern Leopard Frog only), $55/week for 5 day camps, $44/week for 4 day camps.
  • After Care from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (for PM Northern Leopard Frog only) $55/week for 5day camps, $44/week for 4 day camps.

Campers interested in animals, conservation and nature will have an action-packed week discovering the natural world through activities, games, crafts, stories, interpretive programs and animal visits.

Campers are divided into ages ranges as follows:
Camps for the same age group will have different camp leaders, cohorts and themes. If you are looking to register campers in the same camp as a family member / friend, please ensure you choose the matching week and camp for each participant. Campers must be the minimum specified age for each session within 5 days of the first day of camp. More details in additional information below.

• Mountain Bongo – Campers aged 5-6 (must have completed kindergarten)
• Sitatunga – Campers aged 5-6 (must have completed kindergarten)
• Burrowing Owl – Campers aged 6-7
• Greater Sage-Grouse** – Campers aged 6-7
• Whooping Crane – Campers aged 7-8
• Prairie Dog** – Campers aged 7-8
• Black-footed Ferret – Campers aged 8-9
• Vancouver Island Marmot – Campers aged 9-10
• Hippo** – Campers aged 10-11
• Swift Fox – Campers aged 11-12
• Fisher** – Campers aged 13-14

Time:

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m

Dates:

Most camps run weekly from July 2 – August 16

Exceptions:
*July 2-5 and August 6-9 are four day camps due to statutory holidays

**Sage Grouse camp dates: July 2-5, July 8-12, August 6-9

**Hippo camp camp dates: July 2-5, July 8-12, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 6-9

**Prairie Dog camp dates: July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 12-16

**Fisher camp camp dates: July 15-19, July 22-26, Aug 12-16

Cost:

$320/week for 5 day camp
$256/week for 4 day camp

Additional Information:

• Please note: registration closes at 12:00 p.m. Thursday the week prior to start of camp.
• All camps include the opportunity to meet and/or touch smaller animals.
• Camper age is now automatically verified by the system at the time of booking based on your account information. It cannot by manually overridden by staff and therefore campers must meet the minimum age within five days of the camp starting. For example, if your child is registered in a 7/8 year old camp starting, July 2 they must be turning 7 by July 6 to proceed with registration. This is a camp-wide policy and no exceptions are permitted. The bookings system will allow a child who is older to register in a younger camp, provided the difference in age is equal to or less than one year. Thereby, a 9 year old can register in the 7/8 year old camp if it is deemed a better fit by the registering adult.
• Before and After Care service is available and can be booked at the time of registration:
  • Before Care from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. $55/week for 5 day camps, $44/week for 4 day camps.
  • After Care from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. $55/week for 5 day camps, $44/week for 4 day camps.

Each week on Wednesdays, campers who purchase the lunch option will receive a hot lunch. The cost for the meal is $15 per camper.

Wednesday’s menu: pasta marinara, sliced vegetables, watermelon, Rice krispie square, bun with butter, water and iced tea.

No substitutions will be available.

Please remember to send snacks for during the day and a refillable water bottle.